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Monday, 16 May 2011

Latest tulip felt piece

This cropped image of a Black Parrot tulip was the inspiration for the latest piece of felt. I knew it would be an abstract version of the image, as I didn't want an exact copy. I was more interested in the colour blending and the swirling shapes.

The piece almost ready for felting - I added in some more dark colours to try to give a feeling of depth and also added silk threads in various colours to add interest and shine.

The finished piece, with the added threads and more definition given to the swirls. I am pleased with the colour blends and the swirling pattern. I am considering a bit of embellishment to the surface, perhaps with some beads or sequins, or embroidery, or both. I really enjoy exploring just what I can do and what effects I can create, especially as I am never sure exactly what the finished piece will look like.

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I share the house and garden with my husband and a cat. I hate housework but love gardening. I have outgrown my small garden (my husband calls it my 'nursery of experiments') and spend many hours drooling over gardening books, dreaming of what I will do when I get my half acre of land! I also enjoy reading, baking, jewellery making, have recently started sewing and then there is felt making. I would love to have enough space for an art studio/craft room, but make do with the sitting room table for now.